Lifestyle

Family Debunks Rumoured Death of Oyo Ex-Gov

By Web News 354

The family of a former governor of Oyo State, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, has debunked the rumoured death of the politician.

Early reports had announced that the former governor was dead.

Refuting the claims, the family also called for prayers amid concerns over his state of health, stating that Olunloyo is currently at the Intensive Care Unit of the University College Hospital, Ibadan.

The statement issued by his family on Saturday, sighted on Tribune Online, read,  “We appreciate the public for the interest shown in the wellbeing of our father, Chief Dr. Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo (aka VOSO).

“In the tradition of the Olunloyo family of Ibadanland, and based on the principles of integrity, inclusion, and openness upon which our revered father VOSO has always stood, we would like to inform the Nigerian public that we would greatly appreciate your prayers for our father who is presently in the ICU at UCH Ibadan.

“As a public figure, we believe that his condition should not be hidden from the Nigerian public which has a right to know about their leaders.

“Please accept our most sincere thanks for your all concern and goodwill. “May God Almighty bless you all and our dear country Nigeria.”

Punch/Simeon Ugbodovon

Politics

Governor Makinde Visits Olunloyo, Gifts him SUV

By Web News 1021

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has paid a visit to the Molete, Ibadan, residence of the former Governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, where he presented a Toyotal Landcruiser SUV to the former governor.

Governor Makinde who was accompanied by a number of government officials, held a closed door meeting with Dr Olunloyo who was Governor between October 1, 1983 and December 30, of the same year.

Governor Makinde said: “Your Excellency, let me present you with this gift,” pointing to the army-green-colored car.”

An excited Olunloyo asked one of his aides to pray for the governor and the success of his administration.

The governor, his entourage and Olunloyo later undertook a tour of the former governor’s newly renovated residence.

In his brief remark, former Governor Olunloyo praised Engineer Makinde for what he described as his good works, praying that the governor will continue to record successes.

“You have done well by giving befitting burial to the departed monarchs including the Soun of Ogbomoso and the Olubadan of Ibadanland. I thank you for all the projects you are doing, you are doing very well,” Olunloyo said.

Iyabo Adebisi